Each week we provide an overview of state, federal, policy and additional issues impacting post-acute care. Each story will include a direct link to a more complete overview where readers can find more information on topics relevant to their needs.
Updates for this week: July 18, 2025
- (CMS EXTENDS DEADLINE) SNF Revalidation surveys previously due on August 1, 2025 have been extended to January 1, 2026
- CMS Updates Surveyor Resources
- AARP Launches New Nursing Home Dashboard
- SNF Provider Preview Reports Now Available
- Updated Quarterly OASIS Q&As
- CMS Posts Home Health Preview Reports for October 2025
- FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule Heads to OMB
- New Resource: Preparing Your Hospice for the iQIES Transition
- Medicare Sends Notice to Beneficiaries About Scam Hospices
- Senators Capito and Baldwin and Reps Carter and Bera reintroduce PCHETA
- National Policy Pulse Call
- SNF Off-Cycle Revalidations Resources
- Register for Navigating the 2025 CMS Surveyor Guidance on the LeadingAge Learning Hub
- CMS Proposed Physician Payment Rule Includes Temporary Reimbursement Increase
- House Subcommittees to Hold Joint Medicare Advantage Hearing July 22
- Dr. Oz Publishes Op-Ed on Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- Senator Hawley Introduces Legislation to Repeal Medicaid Cuts
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